Super Bowl ads get racier, but does sex really sell?

Super Bowl advertising research by Dr. Chuck Tomkovick and Dr. Rama Yelkur of the UW-Eau Claire management and marketing faculty was featured and Tomkovick was quoted in the Jan. 20 USA Today article "Super Bowl ads get racier, but does sex really sell?"

That article was reprinted in numerous publications, including:
Tomkovick and Yelkur also were featured in the following media:
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Chancellor to be on WPR's 'The West Side' Feb. 2

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich will be a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" Feb. 2 to discuss the effects of an additional $65.7 million in cuts to UW System campuses. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, beginning at 5 p.m. More information.
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Kathleen Edwards makes herself at home in Turner Hall show

Alumnus Justin Vernon was mentioned in the Jan. 25 Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel article "Kathleen Edwards makes herself at home in Turner Hall show."
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Retiring local UCP director turns challenge of cerebral palsy into a career of helping others

Alumna Ruth Gullerud was featured in the Jan. 25 Leader-Telegram article "Retiring local UCP director turns challenge of cerebral palsy into a career of helping others."
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College world vs real world

Staci Heidtke, Career Services, and students  Megan Roltgen and Trent Leonhard were quoted in the Jan. 24 Leader-Telegram article "College world vs. real world."

The article was also reprinted in the:

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Chancellor: UW-Eau Claire caught in 'seismic' shift

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was featured in the Jan. 24 Leader-Telegram article "Chancellor: UW-Eau Claire caught in 'seismic' shift."
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A get-acquainted campaign

Dr. Geoff Peterson and Dr. Rodd Freitag, political science, were interviewed for the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram article "A get-acquainted campaign?"
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UW-EC grad honored at White House

Alumnus Tod Pritchard was featured in the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC grad honored at White House."

His story was also mentioned in the:

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Work pays off for talented students

Cabaret was featured in the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram article "Work pays off for talented students."
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Players open murder mystery

UW-Eau Claire students Katie Gerarden and Mike Renner were quoted, and student Alex Brandt and the student theater group UWEC Players were mentioned in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Players open murder mystery."
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5 PM Interview: Cabaret XXXIV

Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, was featured in the Jan. 16 WEAU interview "5 PM Interview: Cabaret XXXIV."
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Today Interview: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, was featured in the Jan. 16 WEAU interview "Today Interview: Martin Luther King Jr. Day."
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Faculty member, student to be featured on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Dr. Ann Futterman Collier, psychology, and student Tyler Edmondson will be guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Jan. 20. Collier will discuss her new book, which explores the use of textile arts and handcrafts in therapy and their effect on women’s psychological well-being. Edmondson will discuss the UWEC Players' production of "I Bet It Was the Butler," which opens Jan. 20. "Spectrum West" can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, beginning at 5 p.m. More information.
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Dozens volunteer in memory of Martin Luther King Jr.

Ann Watson, Center for Service-Learning, was mentioned in the Jan. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Dozens volunteer in memory of Martin Luther King Jr."
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A shout out to a man and a legacy

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the Jan. 17 Leader-Telegram article "A shout out to a man and a legacy."
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Eau Claire stocks slid 7 percent in '11

Dr. Eric Jamelske, economics, and students Matt Porwoll and Ben Streeter were quoted, and UW-Eau Claire's Chippewa Valley Center for Economic Development was mentioned in the Jan. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire stocks slid 7 percent in '11."
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Professor: Rev. King's work not yet finished

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, was featured in the Jan. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Professor: Rev. King's work not yet finished." The article was also reprinted on MENAFN.com.
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Surround Sound: Bon Iver to make SNL debut

Alumni Justin Vernon and Sean Carey were mentioned in the Jan. 11 77 Square article "Surround Sound: Bon Iver to make SNL debut."
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Small Street Journal: Jan. 10, 2012

Alumni Molly Cipriano, Faye Deich, Janet Tolander, Barb Oas, Carol Osaksson, Steven Marsich and David Hopkins as well as emeriti faculty Dr. Mohamed Eldindi, mathematics, and Dr. Kate Hale Wilson, English, were mentioned in the Jan. 10 Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce article "Small Street Journal: Jan. 10, 2012."
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Madison, La Crosse, Eau Claire remain most selective UW campuses

UW-Eau Claire was featured in the Jan. 3 WISTAX release "Madison, La Crosse, Eau Claire remain most selective UW campuses."
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Report lists UW-EC among top three UW campuses

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the Jan. 7 Leader-Telegram article "Report lists UW-EC among top three UW campuses."
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Demand for Packers jerseys, other gear creates shortages

Alumnus Jeff Csuy was quoted in the Jan. 5 Leader-Telegram article "Demand for Packers jerseys, other gear creates shortages."
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New initiative helps identify students struggling to read

Alumna Stacey Boehm was featured in the Jan. 5 Leader-Telegram article "New initiative helps identify students struggling to read."
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Madison, La Crosse, Eau Claire top list of most selective UW campuses

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Jan. 3 Leader-Telegram article "Madison, La Crosse, Eau Claire top list of most selective UW campuses."
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Residents split on proposed Eau Claire County sand mines

Alumnus Delton Thorson was quoted in the Jan. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Residents split on proposed Eau Claire County sand mines."
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Confluence of Art winners' joint show set to open today

Alumna Kathleen Seitz and Jason Lanka, art & design, were featured in the Jan. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Confluence of Art winners' joint show set to open today."
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Surround Sound: Bon Iver to make Saturday Night Live debut

Alumni Justin Vernon and Sean Carey were featured in the Jan. 11 77 Square article "Surround Sound: Bon Iver to make Saturday Night Live debut."
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Eau Claire's Bon Iver to make Feb. 4 debut on 'Saturday Night Live'

Alumnus Justin Vernon of Bon Iver was featured in the Jan. 11 Green Bay Press Gazzette article "Eau Claire's Bon Iver to make Feb. 4 debut on 'Saturday Night Live'."
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The GOP Spring

Dr. Geoff Peterson, political science, was quoted in the Jan. 9 Leader-Telegram article "The GOP Spring."
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Report: Wis. led nation in loss of state jobs

Donna Weber, Human Resources, was mentioned in the Jan. 12 Leader-Telegram article "Report: Wis. led nation in loss of state jobs."
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UW eyes ways to cope with funding losses

Alumna and UW System Regent JoAnne Brandes was quoted in the Jan. 12 Leader-Telegram article "UW eyes ways to cope with funding losses."
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YMCA, UW-EC receive $4.3 million gifts

UW-Eau Claire alumnus George L. Simpson Jr., former UW-Eau Claire faculty member George L. Simpson Sr. and alumna Marie (Stannard) Simpson were mentioned and Kimera Way, UW-Eau Claire Foundation, was quoted in the Jan. 10 Leader-Telegram article "YMCA, UW-EC receive $4.3 million gifts."
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Hot deals on energy

Jim Franklin, Facilities Management, was quoted in the Jan. 12 Leader-Telegram article "Hot deals on energy."
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Bon Iver to perform on SNL February 4th

Alumnus Justin Vernon and his band Bon Iver were featured in the Jan. 11 WEAU-TV story "Bon Iver to perform on SNL February 4th."
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Natural gas, oil boom spurs sand mining in Midwest

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, was mentioned in the Jan. 6 Journal Star article "Natural gas, oil boom spurs sand mining in Midwest."
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Fitness experts say find a support system

Alumnus Nate Jahn was quoted in the Jan. 7 Leader-Telegram article "Fitness experts say find a support system."
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Who's News: Great Northern Names Manager

Alumni Kalista Houselog and John Mau were mentioned in the Jan. 7 Post Crescent article "Who's News: Great Northern Names Manager."
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Mover: MacKenzie Seidel

Alumna MacKenzie Seidel was featured in the Jan. 3 Pioneer Press article "Mover: MacKenzie Seidel."
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Humble Hero: Justin Vernon an elusive local celebrity

Alumnus Justin Vernon was featured in the Jan. 9 Leader-Telegram article "Humble Hero: Justin Vernon an elusive local celebrity."
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Volunteering monitoring salt levels in urban streams

UW-Eau Claire students Tim Molitor and Katy Grant were featured in the Jan. 7 Leader-Telegram article "Volunteering monitoring salt levels in urban streams."
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Report lists UW-EC among top three UW campuses

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and UW-Eau Claire were featured in the Jan. 7 Leader-Telegram article "Report lists UW-EC among top three UW campuses."
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Ombudsmen can help residents of long-term care facilities

Dr. Dale Taylor (emeritus), music and theatre arts, was quoted in the article "Ombudsmen can help residents of long-term care facilities," which was published in the Dec. 13, 2011, issue of The Freeman (Waukesha). (No link available.)
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UW tops Big Ten in Kiplinger's best value ranking

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Jan. 3 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "UW tops Big Ten in Kiplinger's best value ranking" and the Jan. 3 Wisconsin State Journal article "On Campus: UW-Madison is ranked 13th 'best value' public university by Kiplinger's."
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Robert Baca on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Robert Baca, music and theatre arts, will be a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Jan. 6 to discuss the lineup for the 2012 Eau Claire Jazz Festival. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, beginning at 5 p.m. More information.
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On Campus: Madison, La Crosse and Eau Claire are most selective campuses in UW System

UW-Eau Claire was featured in the Jan. 3 Wisconsin State Journal article "On Campus: Madison, La Crosse and Eau Claire are most selective campuses in UW System."
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Alumnus John Mau featured

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Mau was featured in the Briefcase section of the Jan. 1 Leader-Telegram.
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Eau Claire native and family still living near failed nuclear plant

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Daniel Horner was featured in the Jan. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire native and family still living near failed nuclear plant."
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Taking Stock: Appointments, Promotions, Achievements

UW-Eau Claire alumnus David Peterson was featured on page 2 of the article "Taking Stock: Appointments, Promotions, Achievements," which appeared in the Dec. 31, 2011, issue of the Wausau Daily Herald.
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Business briefcase

UW-Eau Claire alumna Kellie Poggemann Dunn was mentioned on page 2 of the Business briefcase section of the Jan. 2 Green Bay Press-Gazette.
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Eau Claire native hopes to raise funds for food bank, pantry

UW-Eau Claire alumna Brita Spencer-Pratt was featured in the Dec. 30, 2011, Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire native hopes to raise funds for food bank, pantry."
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Music students play finals for virtual audience of professional musicians

Dr. Jeffery Crowell, music and theatre arts, was mentioned in the Dec. 27, 2011, Winfield (Kan.) Daily Courier article "Music students play finals for virtual audience of professional musicians."
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Love lives on, in life and in death

The family of the late Dr. Richard Coy (emeritus), history, was featured in the Dec. 24, 2011, Leader-Telegram article "Love lives on, in life and in death."
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Alumni Jeff Rogers and Justin Vernon featured

UW-Eau Claire alumni Jeff Rogers and Justin Vernon were featured in stories in the following media on Dec. 27, 2011: Leader-Telegram, St. Paul Pioneer Press, CBS News, Huffington Post and Madison.com.
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Eau Claire expert gives financial tips for 2012

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Andy Schlafer was interviewed for the Dec. 27 WQOW-TV story "Eau Claire expert gives financial tips for 2012."
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Area UW campuses are reaching out to China for students, culture

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was featured in the Dec. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Area UW campuses are reaching out to China for students, culture." Portions of the article also were reprinted in the Wisconsin State Journal, The Republic and the Chicago Tribune.
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UW-EC grad publishes book of short stories

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Ken Brosky was featured in the Dec. 29, 2011, Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC grad publishes book of short stories."
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Justice officials praise departing Eau Claire County DA

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Rich White was featured in the Dec. 30, 2011, Leader-Telegram article "Justice officials praise departing Eau Claire County DA."
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Financial Literacy Award recipients announced

UW-Eau Claire alumni Lisa Kiefer and Jennifer Guenther were featured in the Dec. 22, 2011, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Financial Literacy Award recipients announced."
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UW-Eau Claire's Jazz I releases Funk Album, Cuts Another with the Stan Kenton Orhestra

Jazz Ensemble I and Dr. Melissa Koprowski, music and theatre arts, were mentioned in the Dec. 8 Volume One article "UW-Eau Claire's Jazz I releases Funk Album, Cuts Another with the Stan Kenton Orhestra."
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Visualizing UWEC in the Year 2030

Mike Rindo, Chancellor's Office, was mentioned in the Dec. 8 Volume One article "Visualizing UWEC in the Year 2030."
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New CD from A Cappella Faorites Innocent Men

Students Shawn Ryser, Ryan Simmons, Andy Steffan, Luke Benson, Eric Conner, Dane Jaskowiak, and Phil Reilly were featured in the Nov. 25 Volume One article "New CD from A Cappella Faorites Innocent Men."
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UW-EC offers adult personal enrichment

UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW-Extension were mentioned in the Dec. 13 Chippewa Herald article "UW-EC offers adult personal enrichment."
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Jonathan Dease and Omar Limon Also Join National Accounts Team

Alumna Annabelle Morris was mentioned in the Dec. 19 WQOW story "Jonathan Dease and Omar Limon Also Join National Accounts Team."
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UWEC football players spend the day with kids during 'Blugold Day'

Blugold football players were featured in the Dec. 15 WEAU article "UWEC football players spend the day with kids during 'Blugold Day'."
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Locals react to Kim Jong Il death

Dr. Won Yong Jang, communication and journalism, was mentioned in the Dec. 19 WEAU article "Locals react to Kim Jong Il death."
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Benefits of sand mining outweigh negative impacts

Dr. Kent Syverson, geology, was featured in the Dec. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Benefits of sand mining outweigh negative impacts."
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Health Matters 12/21/2011

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Dec. 20 Leader-Telegram article "Health Matters 12/20/2011."
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Around Town Briefs 12/18/11

UW-Eau Claire's student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists; nursing faculty members Dr. Rita Sperstad, Dr. Sue Peck, Melissa Boellaard, Dr. Rachel Merkel and Dr. Charlotte Sortedahl; and Dr. Paul Kaldjian were featured in the Dec. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Around Town Briefs 12/18/11."
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Commencement speaker: UW-Eau Claire education provides tools for success

UW-Eau Claire alumna Beth Baier was featured in the Dec. 18 Chippewa Valley Post article "Commencement speaker: UW-Eau Claire education provides tools for success."
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Death means hope for many

Dr. Ali Abootalebi, political science, and exchange student Mincheol Jeong were quoted in the Dec. 20 Leader-Telegram article "Death means hope for many."
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Hounded by Exams?

Eric Jennings, McIntyre Library; Dr. Katherine Schneider (emerita), psychology; and students Bailey Wegner, Jennifer Lange and Chelcea Boesiger were quoted in the Dec. 20 Leader-Telegram article "Hounded by Exams?"
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Her passion: Blugolds' Dorvinen plans to stick with swimming

Art Brandt, athletics, and student Nicole Dorvinen were featured in the Dec. 20 Leader-Telegram article "Her passion: Blugolds' Dorvinen plans to stick with swimming."
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Nín hâo (Hello), China!

Dr. Lee-Ellen Kirkhorn, nursing, wrote an article titled "Nín hâo (Hello), China!"— which was published in the November/December 2011 issue of Nurse Practitioner World News. The article describes Kirkhorn's professional and personal experiences in China during the summer of 2007. In the same issue, UW-Eau Claire nursing alumna and current doctor of nursing practice student Paula Hensel was featured in the article "Health Care in Central Wisconsin."
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Welcome to the 'Kubb Capital of North America'

Dr. Paul Kaldjian, geography and anthropology, and UW-Eau Claire student David Hon created a special poster to illustrate Eau Claire's recent designation as the Kubb Capital of North America. The poster accompanies the Dec. 14 Volume One article "Welcome to the 'Kubb Capital of North America.'"
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Fit for a Hoops King

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich, Kyle Green, men's basketball coach, and Ken Anderson, former men's basketball coach, were quoted in the Dec. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Fit for a Hoops King."
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Put Down That Phone!

Dr. Rodd Freitag, political science, was quoted in the Dec. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Put Down That Phone!"
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City Council, UW-Eau Claire proclaim Dec. 13 'Bon Iver Day'

UW-Eau Claire alumni Justin Vernon and Sean Carey were mentioned in the Dec. 13 Leader-Telegram article "City Council, UW-Eau Claire proclaim Dec. 13 'Bon Iver Day'."
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Anderson reminds us of the Blugolds' glory days

Ken Anderson, former men's basketball coach, was featured in the Dec. 16 Leader-Telegram story "Anderson reminds us of the Blugolds' glory days."
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Central College announces key appointments in student development

Alumnus Charlie Strey was mentioned in the Dec. 16 Oskaloosa News story "Central College announces key appointments in student development."
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Caps & Gowns: After 40 years of study and hardship, Eau Claire woman earns college degree

Recent graduate Constance Thomson Best-Ashby was featured in the Dec. 16 Leader-Telegram story "Caps & Gowns: After 40 years of study and hardship, Eau Claire woman earns college degree."
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Briefcase 12/18/11

Alumni Janet Tolander and Donna Murr were mentioned in the Dec. 17 Leader-Telegram story "Briefcase 12/18/11."
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UW-Eau Claire janitor bags $350,000 lottery prize

Troy Thompson, University Centers, was featured in the Dec. 15 Pioneer Press story "UW-Eau Claire janitor bags $350,000 lottery prize."
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Zorn Arena Basketball Court To Be Named In Honor Of Former Coach

Ken Anderson, former men's basketball coach, was featured in the Dec. 15 Chippewa Valley Post story "Zorn Arena Basketball Court To Be Named In Honor Of Former Coach."
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UW-Eau Claire names court in honor of former coach

Ken Anderson, former men's basketball coach, was featured in the Dec. 15 WKOW story "UW-Eau Claire names court in honor of former coach."
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UW-Eau Claire students graduate, commencement held on Saturday

UW-Eau Claire's fall commencement was featured in the Dec. 17 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire students graduate, commencement held on Saturday" and the Dec. 17 Leader-Telegram article "More than 1,400 degrees awarded Saturday in area."
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The Memories returning to Mabel Tainter for annual shows

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Warren Petryk was featured in the Dec. 14 Leader-Telegram article "The Memories returning to Mabel Tainter for annual shows."
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UW-EC plans to announce plans for naming Zorn basketball court

The naming of the basketball court in Zorn Arena in honor of former Blugold basketball coach Ken Anderson was the subject of the Dec. 15 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC plans to announce plans for naming Zorn basketball court."
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UW-Eau Claire janitor bags $350,000 lottery prize

Troy Thompson, University Centers, was featured in the Dec. 14 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire janitor bags $350,000 lottery prize."
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UWEC frat fights the cold to raise money for Red Cross

UW-Eau Claire student Nick Tscherne was interviewed for the Dec. 14 WQOW-TV story "UWEC frat fights the cold to raise money for Red Cross."
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Conference for teens, young adults with disabilities to be presented in January

An upcoming UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education program was featured in the Dec. 13 Chippewa Herald article "Conference for teens, young adults with disabilities to be presented in January."
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Making the Rounds

UW-Eau Claire alumni Carol Isaksson, Jessica Sabrowsky and Carol Ness were mentioned in the Making the Rounds section of the Dec. 14 Leader-Telegram.
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Universities hold winter commencement ceremonies

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was mentioned in the Dec. 14 Superior Telegram article "Universities hold winter commencement ceremonies."
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Multiple Chippewa Valley orchestras stage food court flash mob

A flash mob by members of the Chippewa Valley Symphony, directed by Nobuyoshi Yasuda, music and theatre arts, and the Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony, directed by Dr. Peter Haberman, music and theatre arts, was featured in the Dec. 12 Volume One article "Multiple Chippewa Valley orchestras stage food court flash mob."
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Stout names Schulte-Shoberg as director of Stout's business, financial services

UW-Eau Claire alumna Kim Schulte-Shoberg was featured in the Dec. 12 Leader-Telegram article "Stout names Schulte-Shoberg as director of Stout's business, financial services."
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Insurance company adds executive

UW-Eau Claire alumna Mollie Cipriano was featured in the piece "Insurance company adds executive" in the Briefcase section of the Dec. 11 Leader-Telegram.
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UW-Eau Claire Concert Choir set to sing its way through Greece and Crete

Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire student Liz Sletten were quoted in the Dec. 10 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire Concert Choir set to sing its way through Greece and Crete."
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Bon Iver in the news

Bon Iver, which includes UW-Eau Claire alumni Justin Vernon and Sean Carey, recently was featured in the following media: Dec. 10 Time Out Chicago article, Dec. 11 Badger Herald article, Dec. 13 Leader-Telegram review, Dec. 13 Leader-Telegram article (1), Dec. 13 Leader-Telegram article (2), Dec. 13 Leader-Telegram article (3) Dec. 8 Isthmus article, Dec. 12 WEAU-TV story, Dec. 14 Pitchfork article, Dec. 13 WEAU-TV story, Dec. 13 WQOW-TV story, Dec. 12 WQOW-TV story, Dec. 8 CBC Radio interview and Dec. 15 Appleton Post-Crescent article, among many others.
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Contest finalists diverse

UW-Eau Claire student Jeremiah Isaacson was quoted in the Dec. 10 Leader-Telegram article "Contest finalists diverse." Student Alex Ecker also was mentioned in the article.
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Passing grade

Dr. April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, and students Amber Fritsch and Kelsey Michels were mentioned in the Dec. 10 Leader-Telegram article "Passing grade."
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UW-EC targets state building

Mike Rindo, Chancellor's Office, was quoted in the Dec. 7 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC targets state building."
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